I bought ref150 2 weeks ago and at 38 tube hours could not be happier. And many people are saying it will get better at 600 hours ! Boy oh boy
The Ref 5 SE preamp and Ref 150 amp were bought at same time replacing McIntosh C48 and MC302. System has now much better definition across all frequencies. I think "High Definition" moniker on the faceplate was actually delivered with flying colors. Very wide soundstage, a lot of 3D, very detailed highs, enjoyable decay on guitar strings and cymbals. Can hear bass drum at the background of group of musicians. Amazing.
MCD500/Mac Mini > Meitner MA-1 > Ref 5 SE > Ref 150 > Sonus Faber Amati Futura. All cabling, power distribution uses Nordost/Valhalla version 1.
The Ref 5 SE preamp and Ref 150 amp were bought at same time replacing McIntosh C48 and MC302. System has now much better definition across all frequencies. I think "High Definition" moniker on the faceplate was actually delivered with flying colors. Very wide soundstage, a lot of 3D, very detailed highs, enjoyable decay on guitar strings and cymbals. Can hear bass drum at the background of group of musicians. Amazing.
MCD500/Mac Mini > Meitner MA-1 > Ref 5 SE > Ref 150 > Sonus Faber Amati Futura. All cabling, power distribution uses Nordost/Valhalla version 1.